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360
Bills as prime sponsor
51
of those became law
2,480
Bills co-sponsored
24,553
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2355 1995–96 |
Plea agreementsRequires a prosecutor to prepare a written agreement stating with specificity what promises the prosecutor made when a plea agreement is reached. Requires the agreement to be retained as a public record. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2357 1995–96 |
Distressed area businessesRevises the definitions for "eligible business projects." Increases the tax credits for each qualified employment position created from one thousand to two thousand dollars after January 1, 1997. Provides tax credit for the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2362 1995–96 |
Employee skills trainingAuthorizes a B&O tax credit for the value of state-approved employer-provided or state-approved employer-sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of incumbent employees. Applies to... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2364 1995–96 |
Video lottery terminalsEstablishes conditions for location and number of terminals. Prescribes the distribution of wages to players, operators, common school construction fund, counties, cities, and the gambling commission. Establishes requirements... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2380 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsDesignates an application and an approval process. Limits the total number of charter schools in the 1996-98 school years to twenty-five. Limits the term of operation to no longer than five school years, with options to renew. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2385 1995–96 |
Paid petition signaturesRequires petitions and referendums to include a statement that the signature gatherers are being paid to circulate the petition, and to indicate the organization providing the payment. Requires political committees to make... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2419 1995–96 |
Taxing district levy limitsLimits growth in local taxing district levies to the rate of inflation and freezing the state levy. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2260 1995–96 |
Process industries/tax exmptProvides tax exemption on sales of machinery and equipment used directly in a processing operation. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2263 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesProvides that the licenses shall be permanent unless suspended or revoked or the holder becomes otherwise ineligible to possess a firearm. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2282 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationRequires the chief law enforcement officer to notify the sheriff of the county where a sex offender intends to locate when an offender is to be released from jail. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2305 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionDesignates the conditions which may be imposed on persons applying for permits under RCW 75.20.100 or 75.20.103. Revises the regulatory duties of state agencies with regard to hydraulic projects with flood damage control benefits. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1000 1995–96 |
Endangered/protected speciesDeclares that an "endangered species" means wildlife designated as endangered under the federal endangered species act. Deletes the authority of the state fish and wildlife commission to designate a species as endangered or protected. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1002 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxRevises the property tax exemption thresholds in RCW 84.36.381. Prohibits revenue - neutral tax shifts in violation of RCW 43.135.035 or section 13, chapter 2, Laws of 1994. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1007 1995–96 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsDeclares that the position of sheriff shall be nonpartisan except in counties where the position is declared to be a partisan office by the county's home rule charter. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1028 1995–96 |
Health services act implemenAll effective dates not presently in effect are delayed one year, except for the school employee benefit merger with the Health Care Authority, which is delayed from October 1, 1996, to January 1, 1997, the workers'... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1029 1995–96 |
Uniform benefits packageCurrent procedures are modified to render the commission's proposed uniform benefits package a recommendation to the Legislature requiring affirmative legislative action to take effect. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1034 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur contrbtnsRevises RCW 50.29.025 pertaining to the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1054 1995–96 |
Offender privileges restrctnDefinitions are established for: "Immediate family," "Child," "Excessive violence," "Obscene," and "Sexually Explicit." Family Visits Family visits for inmates are allowed only for the purpose of promoting functional and... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1055 1995–96 |
Docks/Shorelines Mngmnt ActThe exemption from the definition of a substantial development provided by the Shoreline Management Act for a community or recreational dock is altered. Rather than being restricted to the construction of such a dock with a... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1056 1995–96 |
Insect controlThe sum of $200,000 is appropriated to the state's Department of Agriculture ($100,000 for the current biennium and $100,000 for the 1995-97 biennium). The appropriations are to provide matching monies for controlling... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1072 1995–96 |
Gang assaultsProvides that a person acting in concert with at least one other person in assaulting one victim, and causing bodily harm, is guilty of a class C felony offense. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1075 1995–96 |
Motorcycle safety educ accntDeletes authorization for use of funds for motorcycle endorsement examinations. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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